There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 28m$1,071–2,164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
10h 41m$380–774Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palm Springs to Tijuana-TIJ224.3 km
2h 28mDrive 224.3 km
- Drive from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 224.3 km
2h 28m$432–623Bus via Mexicali
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus
9h 37m$611–1,119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from N Palm Canyon at Chino and arriving at Tijuana International Airport via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 344 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 28m and costs $1000 - $2200.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Palm Springs to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 517+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Tijuana International Airport via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 9h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–470
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–600
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–600
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $9
- Youth 5-17
- $15
- Adults 18-59
- $17
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palm Springs to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palm Springs and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












